A National Treasure Amongst Other National Treasures ^ While Rick stares longingly at the bust of Ronald Reagan, you know he's going through every dad-trick in his mental toolbox to figure out how to drag it home with our Tahoe … [Read more...]

Five Points, the absolute shit show of 1800s NYC Largely due to Martin Scorcese's Gangs of New York (still trying to forget that unapologetic casting of Cameron Diaz), "Five Points" is a phrase familiar to many, however the depth of its history is not known by most. The area that eventually became Five Points was originally a fresh water … [Read more...]

So grab a drink and share that feeling, with others, in public, at these fine establishments in New York The closest thing to being back in the womb is sitting by a crackling fireplace, entire body enveloped by a buttery leather chair, hands cradle a hot toddy, an acoustic rendition of R. Kelly's "Pony" croons in the background, the fleece vest … [Read more...]

Finally Getting Into The Whole "Frozen" Thing ^ Introducing Rick, Cape Cod's Olaf, the most attention thirsty snowman in Massachusetts … [Read more...]

Why the 1970s in New York were a total dumpster fire and people have desperately tried to forget that decade Welcome to my newsletter where you get a PG glimpse into what I google over the course of the month. Sans cults and serial killers.  Let's touch on the 1970's in New York City, arguably one of it's darkest decades in the 20th … [Read more...]